[Intro] D A Gb5 [Verse] D A G At night when I'm sleeping D A G I feel you breathing D A G It's subconscious D A G Subconscious D A G I'm only ever half home D A G Only ever half alone with my D A G Subconscience D A G My subconscience [Chorus] D A G It takes so much time D A G To find a line D Now I'm higher than A G I'veβeverβbeen D A G Firesβtaking oxygen D A G Words areβtired and tense D A G Wordsβdon't make sense D A G Words are feathered in light A Words won't make it, Bm C/G make it, make it N.C. Right D A G D A G D A G D A G D A G D A G D A G D A G [Verse] D A G Now I'm walking down the street D A G Humming this melody on repeat D A G It's subconscious D A G Subconscious D A G I find you in a cafΓ© D A G We proceed to only half say D A G So self conscious D A G So self conscious [Chorus] D A G It takes so much time D A G To find a line D Now I'm higher than A G I'veβeverβbeen D A G Firesβtaking oxygen D A G Words areβtired and tense D A G Wordsβdon't make sense D A G Words are feathered in light A Words won't make it, Bm C/G make it, make it N.C. Right D A G D A G D A G D A G D A G D A G D A G D A G
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Chords: D/A, Gb5, D, A, G, Bm, C/G
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord

Track Info
- Song: Words
- Artist: Big Thief
- Written by Adrianne Lenker
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β Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do I need for Words?
You need D/A, Gb5, D, A, G, Bm, C/G to play Words by Big Thief.
Do I need a capo for Words?
No capo is needed to play Words by Big Thief.
How hard is Words to play on guitar?
Words by Big Thief is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.